Ethiopia

Ethiopia

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Africa
  • Region: East Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever (recommended for travellers to regions below 2000 m above sea level)
  • Cholera

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping Cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: There is malaria risk in regions below 2000 m above sea level. No risk in Addis Ababa.
  • Altitude: A significant part of the country is at high altitude – altitude sickness is possible.